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2014 GMC Sierra for 2017 TRD off road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by billybobsgoat, Sep 29, 2016.

  1. Sep 29, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    billybobsgoat

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    I'm contiplating trading my 14 sierra z71 extra cab short bed for a 2017 TRD off road crew cab long bed, I drove it and really liked it but I guess I'm just on the fence...
     
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    They are very different, I've owned both, my 14 Silverado gave me less problems in its 4 months of ownership than my 16 Taco has in its 3 months. That being said Taco fits me and my lifestyle better.
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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    No. Why would I need to?
     
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    If you use your truck to tow with? Keep the Silverado the 5.3 6 speed trans is a great combo!! If you want something different put long tune headers and get it tuned from black bear or another tuner!! They really wake up the motor and trans and make it a lot better!!
     
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    @smitty99 is not here yet??
     
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    Be prepared for a huge loss in power and a crappy shifting transmission. Other wise the Tacoma is a good truxk
     
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    Tacoma is sure to hold its value longer. And shouldn't fall apart in the next 5-10 years.
     
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    Even my wife's Tahoe had cai and dod 4cyl turned off!!
     
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    Wait ... what? I thought I was in Tacomaworld... not chebby world..just sayin.
     
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  14. Sep 29, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Keep the Silverado or buy a 15 taco
     
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    It is, just because we own them doesn't mean we ignore the issues they have.
     
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    I have owned or driven every truck combination from fiat, Ford, gm, and Toyota from 2012+. Just stating the facts
     
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    I remember reading somewhere that Smitty had a GM or Chevy full-size pickup, so maybe he's qualified to provide opinion to OP on the TRD OR, despite of the werewolf who resides in his real diff :D
     
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    OMG :facepalm:

    Test drive, get wallet out ... buy Toyota = happiness!
     
  19. Sep 29, 2016 at 5:18 PM
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    Think he owns a 2500 along with his Taco.
     
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    Is that why there are so many broken 3rd gen threads
     
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